Lost Diligence
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Last published Wed, Jan 8, 2014
Time is an excruciating thing. Waiting for it to pass is an endless journey and counting on it to be in your favor is well unfavorable. Hunter Radke is just the subject to time. In a world where wealth and status determine your path in life, Hunter is at the top. But is he really living the high life or is it just a mask that is used to cover his false euphoria? Hunter sets out to find true bliss leaving everything behind. He doesn't know where this will lead him but life is a complicated and short thing. Living it to full happiness is top priority for Hunter from now on. Eventually he finds happiness in not so expected people and places. Friendships arise and love blossoms. Was Hunter’s choice to leave everything worth it? Through hardships and delight Hunter learns if it was worth the sacrifice.
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